Bass Guitars Amps and Effects - 4-String Electric Bass Guitars
The DMB380 is a tremendous bass that has a classic vintage look, yet benefits from modern manufacturing techniques. With a carved alder body and two single coil pickups, the DMB380 will give players access to authentic classic tones without the annoying buzzes and hums that usually accompany older basses.
The Dean ML MetalMan Bass Guitar has a radical and aggressive look. Step away from traditional bass guitar designs and step up to a Dean MetalMan!
The Dean V MetalMan Bass Guitar has a radical and aggressive look. Step away from traditional bass guitar designs and step up to a Dean MetalMan!
The Dean Z MetalMan Bass Guitar has a radical and aggressive look. Step away from traditional bass guitar designs and step up to a Dean MetalMan!
The Epiphone Nikki Sixx Blackbird Bass is a killer. This excellent instrument will save you money. Built out of rock solid Mahogany for a good amount of sustain. The bolt on hard Maple neck is quite thin. With a nut width of 1.50 in. you can play any style.
The Epiphone EB-3 takes professional features and makes them affordable. This bass is for beginners and pro-Players. Solid Mahogany construction featuring a set Mahogany neck. With a nut width of 1.65 in., it’s very playable. The Electronics include the Sidewinder pickup for depth, and The Mini-Humbucker gives body and detail. The Trapezoid-Inlays give this bass a nice vintage look with a modern Sound.
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Bass brings the classic look and feel of a Les Paul Bass to a price point anyone can afford. The Les Paul Special Bass features dual 442R alnico humbuckers for a thunderous low end. A Mahogany body and Mahogany set neck and Rosewood fingerboard provides excellent tone with massive sustain. A standard 34 in. scale, 1.65 in. nut width, and black hardware round out this versatile bass.
Your chance to own a thunderbird at a great price. This bass has 2 Humbuckers and an Alder body.
Start with the classic look and feel of the legendary Thunderbird Bass, add 2 ceramic TB Plus bass pickups and gothic appointments and you've got a bass that is made to rock.
ESP LTD basses are known for their tight tone and aggressive styling, and the B-154DX is no exception. The basswood body with flame-maple top delivers deep, rich resonance, and the extended upper horn and string-thru tailpiece provide nearly infinite sustain. An ultra-thin U-shape bolt-on neck lets you fly around the rosewood fingerboard, and the deeply carved lower horn gives full access to all 24 Extra-Jumbo frets. Two ESP SB-4 pickups, combined with a 3-band active EQ, pushes an impressive array of sounds out to your amp.
The ESP B50 features both P and J-stlye pickups, making it a very versatile instrument.
The D4 features neck-thru-body construction, a merbau body, and a 5-piece neck.
When it comes to Metal, speed comes first. An aggressive, in-your-face look is a close second, though. ESP's menacing F104 bass has both in (The Ace Of) Spades. The heavily-contoured F-style Basswood body is all sick angles and punishing tone, and the SB-4 tuners with 2-band Active EQ deliver the grittiest Grindcore grooves imaginable. A 24-fret U-shaped neck is ready to handle your fastest runs, and the super-deep cutaway lets you hit every note with precision.
The original was born in the '50s and produced the sound of bass. On the road, the more you punished a Precision, the more it gave back -- a virtually indestructible bass that took a beating and laughed while it asked for more, becoming even cooler-looking and more comfortable-feeling than when it was brand-new. Fender's new Road Worn '50s Precision Bass guitar delivers that aged look and feel -- designed with 1950s specs, including a nitrocellulose-lacquer finish, and built to look, sound and feel like it's got more than just a few miles on it.
A veritable racecar of a bass, the Jazz Bass was born in the 1960s and became the favorite of players who put as many miles on the instrument as they did on their tour buses. The more it was used (and abused), the more it growled back and became even more comfortable. Fender's new Road Worn '60s Jazz Bass guitar delivers that aged look and feel--designed with 1960s specs, including a nitrocellulose-lacquer finish, and built to look, sound and feel like it's got more than just a few miles on it.
Fender's '70s Jazz Bass captures the essence of the decade; defined by striking cosmetics and a bright, full sound. The '70s saw the repositioning of the bridge pickup (closer to the bridge), creating a brighter tone that cuts through the mix. The biggest cosmetic upgrade came in the form of gorgeous block inlays and neck binding, which are highly sought after by many bass players.
The sounds that create legends. Since its birth in the early '50s, the Fender Precision Bass guitar has remained the ubiquitous standard for thick tone and smooth playability. Upgraded for 2009, Fender's Standard Precision Bass incorporates the best of the old and new, offering a modern single-coil pickup, shielded body cavity, medium jumbo frets, a vintage-style Fender Bridge, tinted neck (now available with a maple fretboard),three-ply parchment pickguard and a '70s-era logo. The Standard Precision Bass--plug one in and listen for yourself. Standard gig bag included.
The sounds that create legends. Since its birth in the early '50s, the Fender Precision Bass guitar has remained the ubiquitous standard for thick tone and smooth playability. Upgraded for 2009, Fender's Standard Precision Bass incorporates the best of the old and new, offering a modern single-coil pickup, shielded body cavity, medium jumbo frets, a vintage-style Fender Bridge, tinted neck (now available with a maple fretboard),three-ply parchment pickguard and a '70s-era logo. The Standard Precision Bass--plug one in and listen for yourself. Standard gig bag included.
The sounds that create legends. Since its introduction in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass has been relied on by professional bass players of all musical genres for its rich tone and musical versatility. Upgraded for 2009, Fender's Standard Jazz Bass incorporates the best of the old and new, offering modern single-coil pickups, shielded body cavities, medium jumbo frets, a vintage-style Fender bridge, tinted neck (now available with a maple fretboard), three-ply parchment pickguard and a '70s-era logo. The Standard Jazz Bass--plug one in and listen for yourself. Standard gig bag included.
The sounds that create legends. Since its introduction in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass has been relied on by professional bass players of all musical genres for its rich tone and musical versatility. Upgraded for 2009, Fender's fretless Standard Jazz Bass incorporates the best of the old and new, offering modern single-coil pickups, shielded body cavities, a vintage-style Fender bridge, tinted neck, three-ply parchment pickguard and a '70s-era logo. The Standard Jazz Bass Fretless--plug one in and listen for yourself. Standard gig bag included.
The Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special is a blend of a P Bass and a Jazz Bass - with a few surprises to boot. The Deluxe Active P Bass Special has an alder P Bass body and fast, Jazz Bass neck (modern 'C' shape).
Always had trouble deciding between Fender Jazz and Precision bass designs? Check this out: The Active P Bass Special has a Jazz neck, a Precision body, one Jazz and one Precision pickup, plus active electronics. Add it all up and you've got a great-feeling bass with worlds of tonal possibilities.
The upgraded Deluxe Active Jazz Bass was designed with the gigging bass player in mind. This bass offers players, classic styling and modern features such as -- a comfortable "C"-shape neck, active electronics and Vintage Noiseless pickups.
Bound fingerboards, three-knob controls (volume neck, volume bridge, master tone) and block inlays are standout features of this classic.
Bound fingerboard, three-knob controls and block inlays are standout features of this classic model, the American Vintage ’75 Jazz Bass guitar.
The new American Standard Precision basses feature Fender's new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case and a gorgeous new Blizzard Pearl finish option.
The new American Standard Precision basses feature Fender's new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case and a gorgeous new Blizzard Pearl finish option.
The new American Standard Jazz Bass is an even finer player's instrument-a modern interpretation of Fender's classic instrument for today's players. Features include their new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case and a gorgeous new Blizzard Pearl finish option.
The new American Standard Jazz Bass is an even finer player’s instrument—a modern interpretation of Fender's classic instrument for today’s players. Features include their new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case and a gorgeous new Blizzard Pearl finish option.
Cool and retro vintage vibe in a small, lightweight, and punchy package! This thoroughbred reissue of the sought-after Mustang Bass, introduced in '64, is perfect for players who prefer a shorter 30 in. scale length instrument.
And now for something completely different! Cutting-edge bass players looking for a high performance and lightweight bass with a strikingly different appearance will flip over the Aerodyne Jazz Bass! This is a special edition Jazz Bass featuring a bound basswood body with a NEW unique carved top, a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and matching painted headstock. It's loaded with a Precision/Jazz Bass pickup combination and rear routed/top mounted controls with no pickguard.
Fender's Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is a replica of the instrument Geddy has used extensively for both recording and performing in front of thousands of Rush fans worldwide.
Bassists too can now be blinded by the chrome and have more switches and dials than Mission Control at their disposal. The alder body comes in cool Black or Hot Rod Red finishes, with a thin, fast 1-piece C-shaped Maple neck (matching headstock on Hot Rod Red model). The Rosewood fingerboard has aged block position markets, and the roar pours forth from 2 Jazz Bass pickups with an active/passive pickup system and series/parallel switching.
Finally, a true 24-fret Jazz Bass! Packed with options, the Jazz Bass 24 features a 24-fret Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard, sleek Jazz Bass body with a nicely figured Quilt Maple top, and Seymour Duncan Basslines pickups. Other features include Hipshot licensed tuning machines, active electronics with "slap" mid-scoop switch and a high-mass top-loading bridge.
The Thunderbird IV debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, the Thunderbird was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and new, special-design pickups.
The G&L Tribute L2000 bass guitar is outfitted with so many tonal possibilities, it’ll make your head spin. The last 25 years have been used to perfect the craft of building the best sounding guitars and basses. G&L's hand crafted instruments offer unmatched quality in every area. The Tribute L2000 features 2 G&L Magnetic Field humbucking pickups and G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics. A 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector is provided to choose your pickup combination configuration along with a series/parallel mini-toggle and a preamp control mini-toggle for tons of variability. The hard rock maple neck combined with the alder body and G&L Saddle Lock bridge provides tons of sustain. Other features include custom G&L Ultra-Lite tuning keys and a padded gigbag is included to keep your new baby in excellent condition.
The Tribute SB2 features a G&L Magnetic Field split coil humbucking pickup in center position, with G&L magnetic field single coil in bridge position for incredible punch and growl. The hard rock maple neck combined with the alder body and G&L saddle lock bridge provides a huge amount of sustain. Other features include custom G&L Ultra-Lite tuning keys and one volume control for each pickup.
The Hofner HCT5001 is the contemporary series version of the famous Beatle Bass by Hofner, upgraded from the Icon series. The CT Series is an almost exact copy in the true sense of the word, it's hard tell it apart, side by side, with the German made instrument. Features include a sustain block inside the body that makes for a modern deep resonating bass with superior sustain. Comes with the original Höfner (German made) 'Staple-Top' pick-ups, Zero Fret, Binding, Parchment tinted pickguard and control panel.
If you are looking for a Hofner Beatle bass but are not looking to shell out the big bucks for an original, check out the Hofner Icon B bass. The Hofner Icon B bass features a spruce plywood top with a maple plywood back and vintage style pickups for a tone that is reminiscent of the British invasion. The Icon B bass also includes a pearl inlaid Hofner logo and a polyurethane finish for years of use.
The soft maple body of the Ibanez EDB700 bass guitar produces a natural wood tones for any style of music. Featuring a curved back and a scooped out front that is perfect for pops and slaps, the EDB700 is comfortable bass for all situations. The slim neck makes playing through your scales and modes a breeze and the Ibanez pickups and active EQ make shaping your bass tone a cinch.
GSR models with high-output pickups offer famous Soundgear professional comfort and playability at “entry-level” prices. GSR100EX features new Powerpole Dual Coil high-output pickups.
Not only do GSR Soundgears look and play better than everything else in their price range, every GSR Soundgear gets the same warranty, rigorous setup, and inspection of their more expensive models.
More and more players are passing up the lifeless looks and tired tones of "beginner basses" and going to GSR Soundgear basses -- which is why GSR Soundgears are now the most popular basses in their price range in the world. With GSR Soundgears, you get the looks, tone and comfort -- and the same warranty, rigorous set-up and inspection -- of Ibanez's most expensive basses. 2003 GSR models come equipped with the pro B10 bridge for even better tone and stability.
Having trouble fitting in? If it’s because you’re pierced and tattooed and attend a prepped out conservative school far from urban areas, we can’t help you. If it’s because you need a smaller guitar for the tour bus or running scales in cramped quarters, we can. The Ibanez Mikro offers anyone who needs a compact axe or the comfort of a smaller neck (most especially young rockers) a real alternative to small guitars that are really only toys.
Sometimes, picking up an older weapon brings all the urgency of the battles of the past rushing back. The JTKB200 brings to life a time when the clubs weren't quite as tame and being on the road was a crash course in survival. The Jet King bass has classic tones and looks, but is ready for the harsh realities of the modern world.
Since 1987, trends have come and gone. But the fast and versatile Soundgear basses continue to lay down the groove in every style imaginable in every venue possible. For 2009, Ibanez offers a vast array of new Soundgear models and new finishes. The SR300RSP and SR300GSP feature new Red and Green Sparkle finishes and 5-piece Maple/Rosewood SR4 necks.
Fast and versatile, the SR300 fretless bass guitar lays down grooves in every style imaginable. Featuring a 3 band style sweeper EQ with a lightweight balanced comfortable contoured body, you have pro features at an entry level price. The extended range travel on the narrow neck is as physically comfortable as it is musically exhilarating. Plus the EXF pickups have equal spacing between pickup to string for balanced output levels. To control your tone, you have a volume and balance knob, style sweeper finger step knob and a treble and bass boost/cut knob.
The SR300M features an Agathis body, SR4 neck, maple fingerboard and 24 medium frets. The B100 adjustable bridge keeps the tuning stability well and the Style Sweeper active EQ provides a variety in tone. The SR300M's battery box is easily accessible on the fly and the bass includes 2 EXF pickups that are arched for better string-to-pickup spacing and offer balanced tone and sound among each string.
The Ibanez SR Bass Guitars are here! Since 1987, trends have come and gone. But the fast and versatile Soundgear basses continue to lay down the groove in every style imaginable in every venue possible. For 2008, all SR300 models have been upgraded with 3-band Style Sweeper EQs. The 2008 Soundgear narrow neck is perfect for 5-strings so extended range travel is as physically comfortable as it is musically exhilarating. Now, everyone who has ever desired a premier bass can afford an SR with pro features. Viva La Bass! Viva Ibanez!
Made from fine premium woods, the Prestige SR4000E bass is bold and thunderous. Using thin and fast Prestige necks and Bartolini electronics this Prestige Soundgear bass brings the presence needed for fast fingered bass soloing. The SR4000E features a 5-piece Wenge/Bubinga neck, Bartolini Custom pickups and the PWCIII EQ giving offering superior sound shaping with Mid Boost/Cut controls and an added Power Curve control for easy and precise mid-range fine-tuning.
The SR500 family is one example of this evolution. The SR500 models feature a fast SR4 neck (bubinga/wenge), a mahogany body, and Bartolini MK1 pickups. Onboard Bartolini 3-band EQ provides precise tone control.
Since 1987, trends have come and gone. But the fast and versatile Soundgear basses continue to lay down the groove in every style imaginable in every venue possible. Now in 2008, Ibanez offers a vast array of different Soundgear models including neck-thru-body, fretless and left-handed. For 2008, all SR300 models have been upgraded with 3-band Style Sweeper EQs.
Ibanez Soundgear basses have been providing smooth low-end rhythms in every style of music you can imagine. This 2009 Soundgear bass guitar offers tonality that rivals its structure. The SR600 features Ibanez' Bartolini MK-1 pickups and a 3 band EQ's to give you a well pronounced sound that's easy to control. Its 5-piece, Jatoba/Bubinga SR4 neck with a rosewood fingerboard make it as playable as it is visible. 24 Medium Jumbo frets and an Accu-Cast B20 bridge, float in the tone of the SR600.
Since 1987, trends have come and gone. But the fast and versatile Soundgear basses continue to lay down the groove in every style imaginable in every venue possible. Now in 2008, Ibanez offers a vast array of different Soundgear models including neck-thru-body, fretless and left-handed.
Extreme metal bass guitar at your fingertips. The SRX390 features PFR4 pickups which really pound out the sound, and the EQB-IIDX 2-band EQ puts the control in your hands. With its lightweight basswood body the SRX390 bass is solid but comfortable to play. To top it off, body and fretboard binding and pearl dot inlays provide a look to match its tone.
Ibanez could say that the Soundgear SRX is the Soundgear SR's simpler and even more muscular younger sibling. But a better explanation of what SRX can do is this: Soundgear Xtreme is the only bass in the world that can count both metal minions and bass icon/hitmaker Carol Kaye in its court. If a bass is so exceptional it can satisfy players that different, what could the SRX for you?
Equally at home bashing through a set of metallic thrash as it is playing funky soul, this bass has 2 extra powerful, passive, full range pickups that offer extremely high output. Featuring the original Soundgear fast neck, comfortable body shape, and a durable plate neck joint. Light ash body, black pearloid block inlays, bound neck and headstock, and 2-band EQB-IIDX EQ.
The MTD Kingston Artist basses were created for the player who is looking for the aggressive sound of the large pole, dual humbucking pickups made popular in the 70's and 80's. A perfect companion to your "J" Bass or "P" Bass, the Artist incorporates many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered American series of instruments - but at a fraction of the cost. Carefully constructed using high quality Basswood, Eastern Hard Rock Maple and beautifully finished in a stunning high gloss, the Kingston Artist was equipped to meet the demands of any serious player.
The MTD Kingston Heir basses were designed for the player looking for an aggressive yet extremely versatile instrument. Using the same large pole, dual humbucking pickups as the Kingston Artist in addition to an exposed pole "J" bass pick up, the Heir can grind and bite or simply serve up the warm classic sounds bassists cherish. Like all MTD Kingston Series instruments, the Heir incorporates many superior design elements found on MTD's revered American instruments. It is carefully constructed using high quality Ash, Eastern Hard Rock Maple and beautifully adorned with a Flamed maple top.
The MTD KZ Series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique-style bass. The KZ basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD's revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the KZ basses marry beauty with unparalleled performance.
This bass was a great find for Peavey. When traveling the world, you sometimes find a small little factory that is able to manufacture an unbelievable product. This is one of those products!
Each Millennium AC BXP bass features a Basswood body, Hard Rock Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard and an attractive quilted Maple cap. An active electronic system, driven by Peavey Cirrus neck and bridge active pickups, provides an extra boost in volume and tone with more expressive sound control. These 21-fret, 34 in. scale basses also feature volume, pickup blend, bass, mid and treble controls, as well as the new Peavey headstock design.
Millennium basses are an outstanding value with that incredible quilt top, hard rock maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, and J-style hum canceling pickups.
The Schecter Stiletto Custom Bass offers phenomenal tone, a fast neck, hot EMG pick-ups, thunderous low end and a snappy high end. A great bass for beginners or pros. The Stiletto Custom Bass also features a mahogany body with a figured maple top, rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, Grover tuners and a 2-band EQ.
The Stiletto Series Basses are hands down Schecter's most popular basses. Combining Euro-High Tech looks and upper-register playability, the Stiletto is the perfect match for many styles of playing!
The Squier Pete Wentz Precision Bass is a collaboration between the Fall Out Boy Bassist and Squier.
The Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s delivers the true Precision Bass experience. Huge tone roars from its traditional split-single-coil pickup. The contoured basswood body, finished in Sonic Blue, is familiar and comfortable, and the vintage-tint gloss-maple neck has 20 vintage-style frets and a modern 9.5 inch radius.
Squier's Classic Vibe Jazz Bass '60s has all of the "deluxe" elements its Fender big brother had when it was introduced in the 1960s--a groovy offset waist, a narrow fast-action maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, two custom single-coil pickups, individual volume controls that let players "solo' either pickup or blend them, and a master tone control for overall sound shaping. The look is pure Fender--a classic Olympic White finish on a basswood body with a tortoise shell pickguard, thumbrest and "HiMass" bridge with brass barrel saddles. The vintage-tint gloss-maple neck has a rosewood fingerboard with 20 vintage-style frets and a modern 9.5 inch radius. Tonal versatility and clarity with a quick, punchy up-front sound.
Squier's Classic Vibe Precision Bass '50s delivers an authentic '50s-era bass experience in sound, look and feel. The basswood body has a eye-catching Lake Placid Blue finish, and its custom "original" single-coil pickup delivers warm, earthy old-school Precision Bass tone. The gloss-maple neck has wider (1.65 in.) string spacing, a 20-fret fingerboard with a modern 9.5 in. radius and open-gear tuning machines. The four-saddle "HiMass" bridge makes the instrument easily user-friendly for setup and playability.
The Affinity J Bass is a value priced version of the world famous Fender Jazz Bass. It has the look and tone that everyone knows and loves, at an ultra-economical price point. The Affinity J Bass has a rosewood fingerboard, two single-coil Vintage Style Jazz Bass Pickups and a toploaded bridge.
The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass with fretless fingerboard makes getting that unique sound of a fretless jazz bass attainable by all players. The unique, mellow sound of a fretless jazz bass is tough to get considering most fretless basses cost so much money; not any more! The quality of this bass is absolutely phenomenal. Awesome action combined with outstanding sound and unbeatable price make this axe easy to get a hold of for everybody.
Is "funkify" a word? It is now, baby, thanks to Squier's new retro-inspired Vintage Modified Jazz Bass guitar! This handsome natural-finish bass features a soft Maple body and 1-piece Maple neck with sharp-looking black binding and block inlays on the 20-fret Maple fingerboard. That soulful sound emanates from a pair of single-coil Duncan Designed Jazz Bass pickups; other features include chrome hardware and machine heads, a 3-ply pickguard and a 4-saddle chrome bridge.
Packed with a 1-piece Maple neck, Duncan Designed split single-coil pickups, an Agathis body, chrome hardware and much more. An excellent choice for anybody looking for the unmistakable, classic Rockin’ sound of a P-Bass.
The RBX170 is Yamaha's lowest-priced bass guitar and features a solid Agathis body, versatile electronics and 3 exciting finishes.
The Yamaha RBX374 and RBX375 provide bassists with a powerful sound a great look. These basses are built to take the abuse of the road with their Alder bodies and bolt-on 24-fret, 34" scale maple necks.
The next revolution in evolution. The conventional wisdom in building electric guitars has long been that the more uniform and heavy the material, the better the sound. Yamaha has shattered this concept with an advanced technology called Alternative Internal Resonance, or A.I.R. for short. A.I.R. combines lightweight and resonant softwoods sandwiched between harder tonewoods creating an instrument loaded with sustain and tone while maintaining an ultra lightweight construction. Already proven in the RGX line,Yamaha now offers this sustain and tone in the RBX line with the RBX4 A2.